Northern EHS Advisor

This is working for a global, values-led distribution and outsourcing group, supplying essential products that support businesses across a wide range of sectors. With a strong focus on people, long-term careers, and continuous improvement, being a part of a business where Health & Safety is genuinely valued and well supported. They are now looking to appoint a Northern EHS Advisor to support operations across 17 sites in the UK, working across two diverse and fast-moving divisions.

Northern EHS Advisor

Location:

Home-based | UK-wide travel (Nottingham to Aberdeen) Salary: £45,000  package

The Role This is a highly autonomous, field-based role offering variety, flexibility, and real influence. You'll work closely with site teams to support, guide, and improve Health & Safety performance — not police it.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing EHS support across warehouse, transport, and operational sites Conducting and supporting internal and external audits (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) Preparing sites for audits and supporting close-out of actions Supporting incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are completed Driving proactive safety culture, including near-miss and hazard reporting Carrying out regular site visits (typically quarterly per site, plus ad hoc support) Working collaboratively within a wider EHS team, with regular team calls and reviews You'll typically be on-site 2–3 days per week, with flexibility to manage your own diary.

Occasional overnight stays (1–2 per month) are required and fully expensed. About You We're looking for a pragmatic, personable EHS professional who enjoys being close to operations and building relationships on site. You'll ideally have: NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) Proven experience in transport, logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments Auditing experience (internal and/or ISO-based) Strong understanding of operational risks such as MHE, racking, vehicle movement, working at height, and people movement A supportive, solutions-focused approach — not an enforcement-led style The confidence and competence to operate independently across multiple sites What's On Offer Salary of up to £45,000 £ 5,900 car allowance (company car available after probation if preferred) 33 days holiday (25  bank holidays) 5% employer pension contribution plus life assurance (3x salary) A genuinely supportive EHS team culture Long-term career development, including support towards NEBOSH Diploma for the right individual Why Join this company?

People tend to stay at this business and for good reason. You'll be joining a business that values relationships, invests in its people, and treats Health & Safety as a key enabler rather than a box-ticking exercise. If you want a role with autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a real impact, this could be an excellent next step.